The Seven ChakrasThe seven chakras are
seven subtle centers of energy

Each
of the seven chakras represents
a definite set of desires that correspond to a particular
element (up to the fifth chakra). While desires should not
be cultivated, they should be fulfilled if they are found
to be really present instead of artificial. Otherwise one
will be inevitably drawn back to them. The understanding of
the seven chakras offers a way to balance ones desires and
lead a more happy and spiritual life along personal destiny.

In Kundalini
yoga or Laya yoga, a large set of techniques is used to
concentrate all life force in the Sushumna
Nadi and raise the coiled Kundalini energy through all
seven chakras towards the seventh chakra. In this way, the
divine mother Shakti,
in the form of Kundalini, can find union with her beloved,
the supreme Shiva,
who resides in eternal bliss at the top of the skull. Thus
one can move beyond the elements and achieve the non-dual
consciousness that brings liberation from the ever-changing
world of illusion (Maya).

This overview on the Seven
Chakras was synthesized from the "Chakras"
book, which provides many details on the seven chakras : Techniques
and effects of meditation, related colors, shapes, sounds,
yantras, predominant senses and sense organs, work organs,
planes, Shakti's, notes on sleep and body chemistry,
Click
here for all extracts from this book.

Detailed behavioral characteristics
for the seven chakras are also found within the game and book
called "Leela",
which discusses 9 mental attitudes related to each of the
seven chakras and allows one to achieve a better understanding
of the seven chakras by playing a board game. Click
here for all extracts from this book.

Sanatan Society is an international networking association of students of
the late Harish Johari, joining efforts to promote his teachings of yoga
philosophy, tantra, worship, art and love. Sanatan Society stands
for the original, universal and eternal truth, path or law of yoga.
Though it is Hindu in origin, Sanatan Society is not limited to any religion,
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